How severe is CVE-2019-4562?

CVE-2019-4562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4562?

CVE-2019-4562 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4562?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-4562 published?

CVE-2019-4562 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4562

CVE-2019-4562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Server
Published: 2020-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 stores sensitive information in URLs. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 166623.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4562?: IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 stores sensitive information in URLs. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 166623.
How severe is CVE-2019-4562?: CVE-2019-4562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4562?: CVE-2019-4562 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4562 published?: CVE-2019-4562 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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